Dungeon Master's Toolkit
068 - Cassi Mothwin, Solo RPGs, Working with Players, Writing Games
Apr 7, 2023
Cassi Mothwin, an expert in solo RPGs, working with players, and writing games, shares her love for tabletop role-playing games. They discuss their experience with role-playing games, including exciting moments from their campaigns. They talk about the importance of communication in tabletop gaming and their discovery of solo role-playing games. They explore the significance of character attachment in narrative-driven games. They discuss the project 'What Crooked Roots' and the limitless potential of the Tabletop RPG industry.
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- Cassie Mothwyn discusses her shift in game preparation from meticulous planning to a more flexible and minimalistic approach, allowing for improvisation and player-driven choices.
- Cassie shares her fascination with solo role-playing games and highlights the variety of immersive solo experiences available, including her own creation, the sticker game combining audio drama and journaling mechanics.
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Cassie's Introduction to Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Cassie Mothwyn shares her journey into tabletop role-playing games (RPGs), starting with her introduction to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) in 2018. She emphasizes the natural transition from board games with role-playing elements to full-fledged tabletop RPGs. Cassie discusses her love for playing and running campaigns, mentioning her ongoing Tomb of Annihilation and Curse of Strahd campaigns. Additionally, she expresses her excitement for exploring different games in the future, such as Hearts, Spire, and Slayers.
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